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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) announced the nominees for admission to the U.S. Service Academies. These 14 students were selected based on their outstanding academic achievement, leadership traits, extracurricular involvement, and a strong desire to serve their country.

Each year, the office of Congressman Balderson accepts applications from students across the 12th Congressional District who want to pursue an education at one of the Service Academies and become career officers in the U.S. military.

“It is inspiring to see the dedication and promise displayed by these exceptional young men and women,” said Balderson. “Nominating students each year for our nation’s Service Academies is one of my greatest privileges as a Member of Congress. Their ambition to serve our country speaks volumes about their character and values, and I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York
Dylan Armentrout, Bloom-Carroll High School
Parker Knapp, Columbus Academy
Layton Maybury, Granville High School
Francesca Parker, Big Walnut High School
Parker Quillin, Indian Valley High School

U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland
Spencer Beckett, Granville High School
Andrew Bruner, Olentangy Berlin High School
Daniel Conant, Ohio State University
Mackenzie Gibson, Columbus School for Girls
Parker Knapp, Columbus Academy
Benjamin Krueck, St. Francis DeSales High School
Layton Maybury, Granville High School
Parker Quillin, Indian Valley High School
Cooper Rathburn, Bishop Hartley High school
Jaycie Spires, Amanda-Clearcreek High School

U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Andrew Bassetti, Bishop Hartley High School
Spencer Beckett, Granville High School
Daniel Conant, Ohio State University
Parker Knapp, Columbus Academy
Abigail Krooner, William F. Fisher Catholic High School
Benjamin Krueck, St. Francis DeSales High School
Parker Quillin, Indian Valley High School
Jaycie Spires, Amanda-Clearcreek High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York
Parker Knapp, Columbus Academy
Parker Quillin, Indian Valley High School